Tightening Specifications
The tightening specifications apply only to lightly greased, oiled, phosphated or blackened nuts and bolts.
Additional lubricants, such as engine or transmission oil are permissible, although lubricants containing graphite are not.
Do not use any parts that have had the lubrication removed.
Tightening specification tolerance: ±15%.
| Component | Nm | |
|---|---|---|
| Bolts and nuts | M6 | 9 |
| M7 | 15 | |
| M8 | 20 | |
| M10 | 40 | |
| M12 | 65 |
- Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
- Engine to the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or TRANSMISSION TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS .
Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.
Replace self-locking nuts and bolts and seals, gaskets and O-rings.
When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.
- Before installing a new engine, check if the alignment pin -Item 6- OVERVIEW - CYLINDER BLOCK, TRANSMISSION SIDE is in the crankshaft, install it if necessary. Allocation. Refer to the Parts information.
-- When removed: install the rear upper and left upper coolant pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - COOLANT PIPES .
-- Install the engine supports and engine mount. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .
-- Install the engine on the transmission. Refer to TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0CK]TRANSMISSION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0CK] .
Further installation is the reverse order of removal.
-- Install the ATF cooler. Refer to ATF COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (ATF) COOLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
-- Tighten the drive axles on the transmission flange shafts. Refer to DRIVE AXLE .
-- Install the ATF lines. .
-- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
-- Next, raise engine/transmission subassembly high enough using : VAS6131B until dimension -a- is reached between subframe and body.
- Dimension -a- = minimum 100 mm
-- Install the selector lever cable, and adjust if required. .
-- Lift the engine/transmission assembly further using the : VAS6131B .
-- Align the subframe and transmission carrier using the marks made on the longitudinal members during removal.
-- Tighten the subframe bolts only to the tightening specifications, do not tighten them further (tighten the bolts only after axle alignment). Refer to SUBFRAME .
Risk of accident due to loose connections.
- If the bolts in the subframe are not tightened to final torque, vehicle must not be driven.
-- Tighten the bolts for the tunnel cross member. Refer to SUBFRAME MOUNT or SUBFRAME MOUNT [For transmission(s) 0BK] .
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:
Only remove the plugs or caps after installing the lines.
The hose connections as well as the air guide pipes and hoses must be free of oil and grease before installing.
Secure all hose connections with hose clamps of the same type as those equipped by the factory. Refer to the Parts information.
When installing, bring all cable ties back to same positions.
-- Attach the steering intermediate shaft to the steering gear. Refer to STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to appropriate service information. .
-- Install the front muffler. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER .
-- Install the upper control arm and suspension strut. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .
-- Install the subframe crossbrace and stabilizer bar. Refer to SUBFRAME .
-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the engine control module. Refer to Engine Control Module -J623-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install the air filter housing and the air duct. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING .
-- Install windshield wiper fluid reservoir filler tube. Refer to OVERVIEW - WINDSHIELD WASHER SYSTEM .
-- Electrical connections and wiring routing. Refer to the Appropriate Wiring Diagram.
-- Install the cable Terminal 30 Wire Junction 2 -TV22- and the cover for the engine compartment E-box. Refer to RELAY PANELS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .
-- Install the tower brace. Refer to SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM .
-- Install the refrigerant lines. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES WITH INNER HEAT EXCHANGER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Follow all steps after connecting the battery. Refer to BATTERY .
There is a risk of destroying control modules with excess voltage.
- Do not use a charger as a starting aid.
-- Install the front bumper cover end plate and the lock carrier cover. Refer to FRONT BUMPER .
-- Install the plenum chamber cover. Refer to BULKHEAD .
-- Fill with engine oil and check the oil level.
-- Connect the coolant hoses with the connector coupling. .
Do not reuse used coolant.
-- Fill with coolant. Refer to COOLANT, DRAINING AND FILLING .
-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant System - with Refrigerant R134a.
-- Install the wheel spoiler and wheel housing liners. Refer to WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Perform an axle alignment. Refer to VEHICLE ALIGNMENT .
Risk of accident due to loose connections.
- Tighten the subframe bolts to the specification after performing axle alignment.
-- Install the noise insulations. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .
-- Calibrate the electro-hydraulic engine mount after calibrating. Refer to ELECTRO-HYDRAULIC ENGINE MOUNT, CALIBRATING .
-- The "combustion misfire adaptation" must be adapted after replacing the engine, select 01 Reset Combustion Misfire Adaptation in Guided Fault Finding . Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.